With autorickshaws plying and shops opening, people went to the bazaars, but were disappointed as only a few vendors turned up.

Most of the stalls were empty and there was a scramble for whatever was available. Tomato was not available at all.

While queuing up for onion has now become a regular feature, vendors have resorted to even rationing of potato. Though some wanted to buy a couple of kg, traders doled out only one kg each so that none in the queue would be left out.

At Gopalapatnam rythu bazaar, only 44 of the 120 vendors came. Similar was the situation at Marripalem (21 of 76 vendors), Sitammadhara (35 of 250 vendors), MVP (60 of 200 vendors), and Narasimhanagar (44 of 180 vendors).

Farmers who were unaware of the late night call for two-day bandh given on Thursday, came to the bazaars on Friday. However, Samaikyandhra supporters protested at Kancharapalem and Pendurti bazaars. Following it, farmers decided to go on a two-day bandh on Saturday and Sunday. Those who opened outlets on Sunday were only trying to sell the leftover stock.

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Workers carryingout repairs to Visakhapatnam District Collector's Office, as it was damaged in Cyclone Hudhud in 2014 October. The majestic heritage building was designed and built by Dutch engineering company Gannon Dunkerly in 1865 and completed by 1914. Photos: C.V. Subrahmanyam